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Post by etcbhis on Jun 28, 2008 21:44:50 GMT
I feel that a huge part of bringing activity back to a forum is to offer something, and graphic requests would be a huge thing to offer.
They wouldn't have to be anything special, usually the average person is satisfied with even a crappy made banner or sig. They just want something to show off - and usually, that is enough. It really does bring people in though, and while it can be work, I feel it is the only real way to bring people back to SSD.
But, if you want, you can spout the same old story about how you are trying to bring SSD back, while you aren't putting in any real effort. Go ahead, I don't care, let SSD die.
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Post by Knighty on Jun 28, 2008 23:22:11 GMT
*bangs head against wall*
We aren't putting any effort into bringing SSD back to life? Hahahahaha, thanks Mr. Etcbhis, you and your June '08 join date, you must know everything. Obviously you can't see the Staff Board, where MOST if not ALL of our upcoming changes and fixes are discussed. Hell, we've got 4 pages of ideas in a single thread.
I was around when the graphic board was here and quite frankly is was a major pain in the ass. There are numerous other ways to bring people back to SSD without having to jab the metal rod - that is the graphic request board - into our eyeballs again.
Thank you and goodnight.
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Post by nrich on Jun 28, 2008 23:30:52 GMT
'08er's shouldn't have a say in anything
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Post by etcbhis on Jun 28, 2008 23:31:17 GMT
I can't see the staff board? As far as you know, I can't.
Don't talk to be when you know nothing.
If you aren't willing to put in some real work - ssd won't get back to how it was. Pretty simple. Stupid contests and dumb community projects won't get you anywhere, sorry to say.
AGREED.
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Post by Knighty on Jun 29, 2008 0:24:05 GMT
I can't see the staff board? As far as you know, I can't. Don't talk to be when you know nothing. If you aren't willing to put in some real work - ssd won't get back to how it was. Pretty simple. Stupid contests and dumb community projects won't get you anywhere, sorry to say. AGREED. Ok, I've figured out where all the cocaine has gone to... it's been snorted up by this poor fella. I'm not even going to try to make a witty retort on this because Mr. Etcbhis has apparently taken the duty upon himself to disprove himself. I hope for the sake of humanity that you are a troll... |
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Post by gray929 on Jun 29, 2008 0:24:31 GMT
One of the reasons everyone says design forums are failing is because they all offer the same stuff. In order to survive as a forum you need to be original and bring in new ideas. Not bring back old ones such as graphics request. And quite frankly. a gfx request board would not increase activity by much. We are from from being the only forum to offer it. I can go to 100 other forums and get the same service done. Reason it worked so well for us a few years ago is because we were one of the few forums with that service. Now its almost a cliche for design forums to have.
Also, we are not working to bring ssd back to its old glory. As kay has mentioned in the past, we are working towards a new one which will include a new version with many features to be offered along with it. Some of those features no forums have ever offered. Actually, just this week we had an affiliate campaign and brought in over 20 non-proboard sites to affiliate with us. Proof right there we are working to help ssd.
I appreciate your comments and suggestions. =D If you have any more, hit us with them. We're ready.
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Post by Knighty on Jun 29, 2008 0:26:32 GMT
I appreciate your comments and suggestions. =D If you have any more, hit us with them. We're ready. No, please god, don't. |
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Post by etcbhis on Jun 29, 2008 0:45:00 GMT
I appreciate your comments and suggestions. =D If you have any more, hit us with them. We're ready. No, please god, don't. And you are the person who is trying to help build up SSD? haha. Thanks gray. I think SSD does need a graphic request board, and I don't see any harm in it. If you are right, it won't get much activity and it will be really easy to manage - if I am right, it will bring in a lot of activity. Kay... says things without backing them up, it seems. She talks about some random "new glory" but does nothing. Better bring these new features out while there are people still around to enjoy them. |
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Post by gray929 on Jun 29, 2008 0:47:52 GMT
We'll think about it. But, it won't be added during this version. We could trial it for when v7 comes out. And believe me, people will come back for v7. They've been waiting what? 3 years? 4 years? So we can see how it goes then.
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Post by Knighty on Jun 29, 2008 0:51:36 GMT
And you are the person who is trying to help build up SSD? haha. Thanks gray. I think SSD does need a graphic request board, and I don't see any harm in it. If you are right, it won't get much activity and it will be really easy to manage - if I am right, it will bring in a lot of activity. Kay... says things without backing them up, it seems. She talks about some random "new glory" but does nothing. Better bring these new features out while there are people still around to enjoy them. Yes, I am trying to help get SSD back on it's feet. Got a problem, bucko? I really don't appreciate it when punks such as yourself stomp on into our humble abode and start spewing things that you know nothing about. How would you like it if I came into your house, took a shit all over the rug and then said "Gee, you could at least clean the shit off the rug when you have guests over" The graphic board will never be back. Get over it. Sure, it got us a couple thousand members a few years back. BUT where the hell are all of them now? Gone... they left with the graphic request board. THIS IS NOT THE TYPE OF MEMBERS THAT WE WANT. Once again, I'd like to point out that we (the staff) are working on numerous things to entertain you bunch. This part is important so listen up: If we list publicly the plans that we have and what we are going to do in the future, then you all will whine nonstop until they get done, and whine when they don't get done. BUT if we don't post our plans publicly, YOU STILL WHINE ABOUT SHIT. It's a lose-lose situation for us, so we just have to ride it out until we get our projects ready to release.Thank you and goodnight again. |
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Post by etcbhis on Jun 29, 2008 1:41:43 GMT
Wow, mr. you are getting pretty angry. =/
"and whine when they don't get done"
That seems to be the problem, eh? Not getting anything done? Maybe you should work on that. Honestly, it seems like you guys blame your members for all the problems you have - maybe that is why this place is dying.
The graphics board brought in hundreds of quality members. Sure they left after a while, but hell, go look around at all of the old "where did you hear about this" threads, most of the time those members came here for an image (I believe some of the present staff did, actually) or a code. You can't say they all left, sure some of them did, but everyone leaves eventually.
"Once again, I'd like to point out that we (the staff) are working on numerous things to entertain you bunch."
Who is there left to entertain? You have been saying this same thing for years, and guess what? You never bring anything forward, save the two or three contests every six months, and the "revival" of the battle board (which is dead).
"How would you like it if I came into your house, took a shit all over the rug and then said "Gee, you could at least clean the shit off the rug when you have guests over""
How am I doing that? I am suggesting someway to improve this site, and bring in some more members. Since when is that a bad thing?
Honestly, if this is your attitude towards a (new members, as you say) suggestion, then screw you. I was only trying to help, and you jumped down my throat about it. Calm down kid. You certainly are not the one trying to help out here, and with this attitude, it is no wonder why you aren't a blue.
Gray, thank you for mentioning that. But v6 has been what, in the work for all this time.. and nothing to show for it. Empty promises do nothing, people get bored and leave. You can't afford any more of that. People won't come back for v6, ssd isn't that big a thing anymore. It isn't like the ten thousand members here are like OMG IS V6 OUT YET?!?! No, they don't care at all. It will bring a month of activity, at most, not to say you couldn't use that to your advantage - and captivate everyone that comes around to check the place out - but the current staff isn't that smart.
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Post by Kay on Jun 29, 2008 5:10:49 GMT
Kay... says things without backing them up, it seems. She talks about some random "new glory" but does nothing. Wow, I applaud you. You really had me questioning whether I knew your true identity there for a moment. However, that proved I was right. I don't appreciate you being so two-faced to me. However, I love how I don't back that up. How? There's new, active staff members. The coding boards are doing better, I have a contest in the works, there's the whole spotlight member thing -- whether or not YOU think it's sufficient enough, I could care less. You lost your respect from me and numerous others when you turned your back on this community and caused nothing but chaos. Your vote, nor voice, counts anymore. You're stuck in the past, this is the present, get over it. Knighty, I suggest next time ignoring someone that's obviously trying to get under your skin. Let him babble, but try to remain professional, to some level. v7 ... sure everyone may not be thinking about it, but when it's out, they'll come back. They'll be happy that it's finally here, activity will pick up, the features will really help us keep a lot of members, and the staff will grow stronger. Your pathetic shot at our intelligence is just petty. I could care less what you think. Piss me off one more time, and this account will be banned amongst all your others. |
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